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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Pensions Granted.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE follow
ing Minnesotans were granted pensions
to-day: Minors of Samuel Wilson,
Motley. Increase: George Delover, Lake
City; Albert M. Barnrm, Sheldon; p.
ADDISON, ID. FOwe, Viola. Mexican war:
George Otley, Osakis; Thomas Read,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Killed by Lightning.

Special to The Globe.
MOOEHEAD, Mimi, Oct. 17.-Satur-
day afternoon while Johannes OIeson
was blowing on the farm of A. o. Krag-
mes in township of Kragnes, this county,
lightning struck and killed Olson and
came from Norway last June. He left
a wife and child.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18

Cornet band, Red Wing fire department,
L'Etoile du Nord and Red Wing lodges
l. o. o. F., Red Wing and Arcturns
lodges A. +. and A. NJ, Knights Tenn
plars, r. A: NJ, and city council, to-
gether with many others. The floral
decorations were most profuse. The in
terment took place in lakewood ceme-
fRrV
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Death of Mrs. I'll. S. Ketchum.

special 10 the GLOBE.
HURON, Dak., Oct. 17.-Mrs. Fl. s..
Ketchum died al the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. w. H. Hamlen, in this
city Saturday afternoon. She was the
mother of Frank E. Ketchum, formerly
proprietor Of the Daily Huronite, now
agent at Fremont, Neb., for the FIRE.
mont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley
railway. Mrs. G. W. Bovine, mother of
Hon. NJ. HI. Day. died at the residence
of E. l.. Bushnell, two miles west of
Huron, Sunday afternoon. The funerals
OF both ladies occurred this afternoon
and were largely attended.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
An Armory Opened.

Special to the Globe.
WATERFOWL, OAK, Oct. 17.-The
$4,000 armory and hall built by Com
pany II, d. n. e., was opened this
evening by the Swiss bell ringers. The
armory is the largest and best in the
territory.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Crowds for JeweIry

At auction fill Myers & Carpenters
jewelry store on Bridge square. Every
article in their immense stock is abso-
lutely offered at any price you may
offer. The sale is positively without re-
serve or limit, as they propose to clear
out the entire contents of their store be-
fore moving. A better opportunity to
buy rich jewelry, diamonds, watches,
etc, has never been offered in the West.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
A Boy Kills Himself.

Special to the Globe.
NoRTHFIELD, Oct. 17.-Peter Young,
boy seven years old, while fooling
with an old gun which he found in a
neighbours shed, shot himself in the
right side. He lived only three hours.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
District Court at Waseca.

Special to the Globe.
WAsEcA, Oct. 17.-District court con-
venes here to morrow. Judge Buckham
presiding. Over fifty civil cases, to-
gether with numerous criminal cases,
are On the calendar. ''''' 2
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Gone to MankatO.

Special to the Globe.
HASTINGS, Oct. 2.-P. F. KranZ, John
Weber, George Wagner, Peter Koppes,
Henry Bender, Matthias Hommenz and
Joseph Denslagen have gone to Mankato
to attend the annual meeting of the
German Catholic Life association of
Minnesota
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Crushed by a Derrick

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 17.-patrick
Tucker was instantly killed and Mike
Brennan fatally injured while working
ON the new post Office building hdeP
this morning: They were crushed by
the fall of derrick.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
In Financial Trouble.
Special to the Globe.

ALBERT LEA, Mimi, Oct. 17.-John
Hansen, a saloonkeeper, left for the
West last week, and it is now learned
that he is owing considerable to whole
sale liquor dealers. George Benz &
Son, OfSt. Paul, have attached his es-
Enlistment on claim of $1,000. His
brick building is in the name of his
wife, and it is believed that he took
away gOodly sum of ready cash. Ed
WOlden, harness maker, made an as
signment to-day to G. Gulbrandsen, his
liabilities being about $1,000, and his
assets considerably less.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Judge Francis, Case.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE request
for the resignation of Judge Francis, Of
d akota, is not denied by government
officials, but that the resignation hasbeen
received as yet is denied by all hands,
One of the officials says the letter which
Is ON file is lengthy, but refers to another
matter. The resignation has not BEEN
forwarded as requested. A successor:
is to be appointed anyway il Francis
wants to play martyr. al ~
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Funeral OF Aid. Friedrich.

Special to the Globe.
RED WING, Oct. 1.-THE funeral of
the late Aid. Friedrich took place at 2
o'clock from Christ church EpiscopaD,
Rev. G. ii. Plummer officiating. The
procession was one of the largest ever
seen here, embracing the Red Wing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Two Children Suffocated.

Boston, Oct. 1.-THE tenement oc-
cupied by James O'COnnell at Peabody,
was burned yesterday and two children
of O'ConnelFs-James, aged four, and
Mary, aged two yearS-were Suffocated
before they could be reached.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Death of Mrs. LangenfeId.

q.
HASTINGS, Oct. 17.-Mrs. Nicholas
Langenfeld died this noon suddenly of
puerperal fever, leaving husband and
four small children. Her maiden name
was Miss Kate Engel, a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Engel, of Vermillion,
and they were married about six years
ago. The funeral will take place from
st. Bonifaee church, Wednesday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, Rev. Cornelius Witt
mann officiating.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Dakota Methodists.

Special to the Globe.
HURON, Dak., Oct. 17.-Twenty
Methodist ministers went to Aberdeen
to-day to attend the South Dakota con-
terence.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18

Mortified. Original: Xavier Kohler,
Minneapolis; Edward NJ. Hall, Little
Falls; John w. Mounto, Rockford;
Thomas b. HObsOn, st. Peter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Patent Laws Jas. F. Williamson

Room, 10, COIIOm BLOCK, Minneapolis.
Solicitor OF Patents, Counsellor in Pat
ent cases. Two years an Examiner in
y. S. Patent Office
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Talking to Laboring Men.

special 70 the Globe.
AUSTIN, Oct. Thames E. Quinn, a
delegate from New York to the Knights
of Labor convention at Minneapolis,
addressed large and enthusiastic au-
dience at the court house last evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18

might be new commissioner of the
general land Office within short
period.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
The Hastings Fair.

Special to the Globe.
HASTINGS, Mimi. ,Oct.17.-The eighth
annual fair of the Hastings Union In
dustrial association closed Saturday
night, and proved success. The at
tendance was fair, and the display of
blOoded horses and cattle very credit
able, among which were entered twenty
five head of Percheron and coach horses
belonging to Leonard Johnson, of East
Castle Rock, and fifteen Shetland ponies
by John Zelch, of Cottage Grove. The
game of foot ball between the High
school and the Ninth grade was won by
the latter. The base ball game between
the county officers and city officials was
hugely enjoyed by large assemblage of
people. it being called at the close of the
fifth inning, the score standing 81 to 90
in favor of the former. The programme,
as published, was carried out, the races
during the afternoon of the fair proving
quite interesting. The following is a
summary:
Trotting, 2:40 class
Dixie, b. g., s. P. Smith. .....1 2 1
Harry g., b. g., Lon Mathews. - 2 1 y
Lily H., b. m, L. C. Tatro. 3 X
Time. 1884, 1854, 2:411a, 2:41l2.
Running race
Black Bess, A. D. Wilkins ...1 1
Riley, Abe Kemp. 2
Time, :0334, l :04
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
DR.. BRINLEY.
Hale Block, Hennepin Av., Cor. Fifth St.
Opposite West Hotel.

Regularly graduated and legally qualified,
long engaged in Chronic. Nervous and Skin
Diseases. A friendly talk costs nothing. II
inconvenient to visit the city for treatment
medicine sent by mail or express, free from
observation. Durable cases guaranteed. If
doubt exists we say SO. Hours 10 to ~ a. m,
to and to p. m. I; Sundays, 9 to 3 p. m.
If you cannot come state case by mail.
Diseases from Indiscretion, Excess or Elk
posture, Nervousness, Debility, Dimness Of
Sight, Perverted Vision, Defective Memory.
Face Pimples, Melancholy, Restlessness, Loss
of Spirits, Pains in the Back, etc., are treated
with, success. Safely, privately, speedily.
No change of business.
Catarrh, Throat Nose, Lung Diseases,
Liver Complaints. 1t is seR-evident that a
physician paying particular attention to
class OF diseases attains great skill. Every
known application is resorted to, and the
proved good remedies of all ages and coun-
tries are used All are treated with skill in
respectful manner. No experiments are
made. Medicines prepared In my own la
boratory. On account of the great number
Of cases applying the charges are kept low:
often lower than others. Skill and perfect
cures are important Call or write Syptom
lists and pamphlet free by mail. The doctor
has successfully treated hundreds Of cases in
this city and vicinity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Diamonds! Diamonds.

No fancy prices for fancy stones. Ex-
anime Geist's stock, IS East Third.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-18
Defeating a Church.

Black Bess, a. D. wilkins. :. ...1 /
Riley, Abe Kemp. 2
Time, :0334, l :04
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
GrarrrIcs

Srs,u Pure white. 0'Sc, OF white 0isE0
CSC. yellow clarified. G,rbi.c open kettle,
~ .6,5'Sr. refined A 6'lc; standard granu
lated, sC plantation gr,nulated, l,c; pow.
drrci -, cut loaf 7isc, very strong
lhcr Louisiana, 1'.N6's,i Carolina, ~.
t,Gi,o firm
C,vrrr. S,ick. all sizes, In boxes, pals
aud barrels. .ethg fancy assorted, 35@ioT
firm.
so,rs ,vp C,Nprr.-Soar 3dj'sc can.
dies full weight, si.@H
CIiIE-r Nov York factory o. fun cram.
i3Atii's BE-, Young America he.
CoTtrF tnmmon, lna.c, ordinary, "a
OAc. fair, si',m21'c; prime Rio, 22'4ci
choice 10 fancy, 2i',@AA.cI oldgoNcrnmcnt
sit31r. hrm
S,tt saginaw ~ 2lai ~ per barrel.
sacks fine. a .l,di ~. coarsc n iWtt W
prrkci-. hlcachcl. 81 -, MIXED, barrels
,iu A. mNrl. 2',m5c.
C,NNrn Gonu Pine apples. 81 eiai 10
poarhc-. pounds standard a. ~ pounds
| standard. - -. seconds 81 -. Tomatoes
pounds. standard, siMi To- 3 pounds
standard II oval ~ StmWbcrric-. a a.
| Ensphrrn,,. u ~ Biackbcfrics 81 lbtri -
| Drr,n rir'- n 5ial ~. Irar, ~ 55tt2 -
rum., Il oif,l q, Asparagus, - ''G,i ~
| Grrru rurn, ~ 'iHi o.. Green peas "a -
ItIss. cove o,stcrs iull weight pound. 81
! pound. ~ niHi 49, light weight. ppuu,
/ OiotGrD pounds, sisl H. Cuulcns~
| milk, truvu. ~ iiah ~ Eagle 81 sA Swiss
s15i Salmon - ~ Srlinc,, tdUt mus
tarl slr,linc7 - ~. Mackcral, n -, hcrrin
mn,korrl NJ ~.
Louisiana, fair to- choice new
dNH new prime o.. centrifugal. fancy. iia
! - common az itlf tlCt2sc; prime to choice
mati, ',up, 3lfiiG steady.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
Arkansas. Lnmsermen IN rr.us,..

from the Arknnsas ntmocriL
Governor Hughes il still In receipt Of
urgent appeals from different lumbcnncn
throughout the State asking his assistance
In securing ears for the transportation Of
the vast amount OF lumber accumulated ut
different points. The Governor has done
all In his power 10 secure sufficient trans.
poriation Tor this lumber, and, while sue.
ccssiul In part, he Is unable to do more.
Ia many instances the damage sustained
by lumbcrmcn n almost incalrulablc.
Heavy Orders have been cancelled by con.
tracing parties through inability 20 secure
the lumber in time for usc, and the lum.
bcrmcn have been compelled 10 discharge
their hands Tor lack Of employment. This
state Of affairs is indeed distressing and Is
gpat disadvantage 10 the State, beside
being heavy blow TO the lumber interest.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
uoa,choid supplies.

Arrirr- krnturky stock. g. 5p'ti per htl.
New York s2ai. ducl apples, AtsmG
per pound from store. Dried peaches, 90
Gilc frum store.
frru-Omugcs % iAdI per box, tia'
per brl. Lemons thui 30 pUrbDN. Bananas
III 0a3 ~ per bunch
Nurr,utTs-O Onions. e. 20 per hrl
Al ~ Irr hu. Cabbage Northern. N1mi pci
iUo kuui barrels = 1dH half barrels,
STAT ~ Gaflic.-Si per iUn
picgirs lltrrcs, ~ Joai Vo, half barrels.
STAT NJ
Zoos Weak al aJaaic.
Nvr- =Uocoanuts a. 500 per leo rranup
-aNiruula, o. Tennessee, farmers stock. va
o.. rasicd. 2'.c higher shcllcd, iOc rccau'
Texas Ndi2c.
Ru.IN'-l ondon layer ~, layer. = ~
California. s. ~.
grrn llnltcrine. i5c. creamery, 2sd
%. dairy. tNa2lr. country butter. ibmgr
rorirpN Chickens - Spring. ti62. hens
g. esm3 turkeys iGdi2' dr ssci chickens
" 7Stt2 -. turkeys, sGl2c per n, ducks
" iObtj geese, NMs
GANr Quail, slai % per dozen
squirrels n - per dozen, Ncnisnn I'd
Whole deer im1r. saddles. sCti0c. VIII
ducks 81 tn ~ per dozen. Rabbits y
per dozen Prairie chickens. 8, per dozen
Wild turkey. s. per dozen.
ror-firni, selling NJ s0agor per hu
" Dr2 - per brl; Utah. flefi 10 per bu
sweet poialocs, i2d2 % per brl
Cinrn New York, 81 30 per brl aud 81 \
per half hrl
ViNro,a-rcr gallon, iOGi5c.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1887

according 10 age and make; common whisky
9OcGSi Is, according 10 proof.
BkCGiYG--6l S(d71c,
TIEs--Sl 20Gyl ~.
SmoT-Drop, II 80; buck, 81 co.
LEAp-6c.
NlLs--Iron, So l502 20; steel, s. 3092 35.
PowDER-kegs, -; half kegs, " u.s. quar-
ter kegs, 81 80
ToRAcco--Common 2ja3jc; other grades
3jmSJc.
sSurF-Garncts, SO 49, Ralph's, $40 %;
railroad, So ~; Gail & Ak, 80,
Coal OIL-Prime white, wholesale lots, l0c
per gallon.
Bury grease wool, unwashcd, l3lg
1sc; clear grease wool, 2Jt92j; bury washed,
2Od30c; tub washed, 3393jc.
BEEgWAN-9lc.
TALLow--3@3l5c.
FrRs Am sKINs-Dcer 2iGl2jc; bear, Sl@
7; mink, l5dioc, coon, hunter handled, l5M
GOc; country handled, l5GCj0c; otter SlM5
beaver, jOcMSl so; wild cat l5Ca25c; fox
l5cmSl; muskrat, l0dljc; opossum, 10Gl5ci
wolf, j0cg$2i skunk, l5@GOci panther, 90.
MSl
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13

change today. The MAY option opened at
$40 20 and advanced Immediately TO $40 IS.
Saturdays close was AZ So 2219. Between
$3.50 and 1890 O'Clock il dropped TO $l5 IN,
and advanced TO SIS y .. and before noon 1t
sold mp TO Sl5 IS under heavy buying
orders May corn opened unchanged at
minutes, but soon dropped back to the
opening figures. There was an immense
demand for II at 5394c, and It kept up around
dc during the morning. May wheat opened
unchanged from Saturday at siAc lt sold
down 10 S4ssc, up 10 $40, and dropped
back to sac by 1890 O'Clock. When the
pcrceptibly, going down. 10 S3kc and SIC.
At 1890 o'clock IL was steady at sIlsc, but
after this came sharp selling, and May
wheat sold down to s3slc, and May corn to
53ssc. -,
The leading futures ranged as follows
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
THE RIVERS.

bteaners Leaving
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
.,a,, .p,, rro,i.,o,..

ST. Lous, Mo, Dee. i2.--fluur- Steady
aud unchanged
whcat-upcucd .c lower aud continued
Ia decline, closing about IT, below Satur.
day; Ne. . red, cash, suAc; Dec, mber, spisc.
January, siis@Hl Pc, closing az size; May.
SjttsG sc, closing nt si'sc.
Corn-l1wcr cash, Asi.Mlac; December.
lsc. January. lGaml1c, closing at lUa,c.
MAY, go .Gtioisc, closing ~ t0'.c.
Oats Lower cash, JOa.c, NAV, n -.
Ryc-firm NJ 65c bid larlry--Firm ~ ~
as, &c. limn-Steady NJ Sic. Cornmcal-
Steady al " tjm2 ~
llay-rnehangcd prime timothy ti@
a. prairie, tSGfii.
Efrs-int butter Unchanged. creamery.
2i6tahr dairy, iSMeic.
Provisions -Easy rurk-Irrcgular new.
so ~. lad-S ~. nryalicd mcats-lioNcl
shoulders, ~ 7iai So. long clears a. Nm
81 siiF6,s. Hacun-- lloNcd shoulders, " 80
long clcnrs g. ~, clear ribs, y ~. Hams
-liMi"r.
Receipts Flour. 5000 brls wheat, 22.ocO
hu corn. i01.UD hu. oats, 1900 bu, rye lp
hu harley, 2A.OO0 bu Flour.
1900 brls; wheat lG,OOO bu: corn, 22,DC
hu oats, $3.50 bu, rye, 1000 bui barley,
3,UDh
Afternoon Boarl-whcai- Easy; Deem.
Der wheat nominal ~ M, January, NJ nom
inal. May, $3.50 ic. Corn--January lower,
May about steady; December, t7Sc bid,
January iG',c May iD'.c bid. Oats
Steady, May, 32c.
CucAGo, H., Dvc. ie.-rhc Visible grain
supply statement ~ complied by the sccrc'
tnfy NJ the board 1T trade shows AN incrvasc
Tor the past week OF I, 5iJ,eOS bu. wheat,
and l2,Grl bu. rye aud decrease of sl, IA
hu. corn, To-, A2i bu, oats and a.g1i bu. bar.
ley Total stock Of wheat Ia sight are a.,
90 Is bu. against 5a,0s1OO bu. on the cor
responding date last year. Local stocks OF
wheat are l,0is 500.
! Light arrivals of hogs and their poor quail.
III made pork very strong at the opening Oh
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
A Word About Catarrh.

at "a the mucous membrane, that wonderful
semi fluid envelope surrounding the delicate tis
sues ~ the air aud fool pu,sagcs. that Caiarrh
makes ~ stronghold. oncc established, u cats
into the very yltalf and rudcf- life but a long
dmwn breath OF Inlfcry AMI disease, dulllng the
sense Of hearing trnmmrlling the power Of speech,
destroying the aculsy " SMELL iAintlng the brcnth
AMI KILLING the Uduci pleasures II tAsic. lnsid
iously, by crcsping on from = simple cold IN the
head. Il assaults the mcmhranous lining and en-
yclops The bones ealing through the delicate coats
and causing Inflammation. sluughing and death
Nothing short II total eradication will sccurr
health IN the patient and all Rlcyiaics are simply
pr,cnasiinatsd suffering. leading Ia fatal tcrmi
nHtion. rasIoru's RADICAL ttnh By iHhmdfpl
aud by faifrHai administration, has never iailci.
even when the dlscuse has made iriThtiul infuad'
on delicate constitutions. hearing, snUll aud taste
have lHcn rco,cIcd aud the disease ihoruughly
driven nut
saNTuHDs R,uirat CVnr consists Of one bottle
IT the RADICAL ttur uus hux CAtAHnfAL Not.
VTNf aud one lurnoNin iNuAtrH neatly wrapped
IN one package, with full directions price VI.
loffVr uNtu A fuTuIfAI 10. htsTuN.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13
General News.

General News.
CLEARING up.
BUSINESS good.
RIVER rising steadily.
Two boats leaving today.
Lively on the levee yesterday.
The Anchor liners are coming on time
The Paris c. Brown is due from New Or.
leans.
MAJ. JONI d. ADAMS was in the city yes
terday.
TnE Arkansss City leaves ST. Louis today
for Vicksburg.
THE Hudson will be back again, to leave
tomorrow for Riverton.
THE Granite State should arrive here 10
morrow from Cincinnati.
The Future City, with bargcs, Is due down
on her way TO New Orleans,
The Annie ?. Silver, en- route TO New Or
leans, should pass here tomorrow.
d. o. MICHEL chief clerk Of the steamer
Gayoso Is on the sick list this trip.
TnE lighthouse tender Joseph Henry left
yesterday morning for New Orleans.
The Anchor line steamer City Of Cairo is
announced 10 leave here at ~ o'clock this
morning for Nicksburg.
TnE :. l.. Wood, Just OFF the ways at Padu-
cah, passed TO New Orleans yesterday morn
ing after tow Of empties
Tue Kate Adams, from Arkansas City
brought ! l43 bales of cotton and five bags
Of seed cotton. She went back last night
with fine trip.
Ton BAILEY went out as engineer of the
Kate Adams, in place Of Lou Botto, who
stopped on to attend his brother, John Botto,
who is dangerously i'll.
Tvs Joe Peters, Capt Smith, Is the regular
packet leaving here this morning for Helena
Terrcnc, and all way landings on the Arknn-
sas river Capt. James \. Thompson l.
chief clerk
TIM Gayoso from Tiptonyillc brought
liz bales OF cotton, 20 bags Of seed cotton,
LOSS sacks of cotton seed, n sacks Of pota-
toes A. sacks Of corn and 10 head of hogs.
She went back yesterday evening with fair
trip.
GOVERNMENT officials are cngeged IN sur
ycying the river ut Mound City Tor the pur-
pose OF locating the new dyke 10 be con
structed there, which is to render trouble at
that point among the things Of the past. IL
will be |, 900 feet long, aud will begin about
the middle Of Cache island on the Kentucky
side, running down the middle Of the river
TO abreast Of Mound City.
TnE superstition that the number thirteen
is unlucky received a severe blow in New
York the other day when pilot-boat NJ. ~
was launched on Friday. Tho number
thirteen was connected with the craft IN
every possible way. Her number j. thirteen,
thirteen members Of the Thirteen club were
present, she was launched at il3 o'clock
there are thirteen letters IN her name, shu
has thirteen bcrths, she was launched on
the 18th day Of the month, sea calendar; she
is 10 have crew Of thirteen men.--Sui
francisco AfgOaUuL
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13

Hoo Pgppt Strong; mess pork, SIC
sugar cured hams. lii.Gtll -; breakfast la.
con, II .tti2g bulk pork, clear sides. 500
So. clear rib sides, kas,sc; long clear, ~
~; shoulders, GIa6,sc.
L,rp-Iicrcs, 7'sGo5tsc; hall brls, 1870
5'.c. kg-, y. @SG choice kettle, sa.MSs.C;
strung.
M. ., 81 ~. No. 4, 81 -, i0lb kit, No. I,
~ l5, No ., VI 10, No. ;, 81 o. Dry her
ring. family, 2ic per box.
Pies fEEr-lhfrl-, S 90 half barrels,
Si64 ~. kcg~ A. -.
Fnr-u MErs-rhnicc beef, headquarters,
Gm1r. ior'lunricr-, 3tplc; second grade
hindpunrtcr-, o. iorcquirters q; common,
hindquaricr. 2'ici l0rquaitcrs, lc. sheep
sc. Hog, 'sr
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Nrw IORK, Dec. l2.-Moncy on call easy
at 10 per cent; last loan "A per cent;
closed Offered nj per cent
Prime mercantile paper, 6@sH per cent.
Sterling exchange duh and weaker II isl
for sixty days bills and iSi,5 Tor demand.
Government bonds were duh, but steady
To firm. Stadc bonds were duh aud steady.
The stock market today was moderately
active, but weak almost all day long. A de-
tcrmined attack was made upon the list at
the opening by the hcarish traders of the
room, and marked impression was made
upon values, the prevailing dullncss offering
the opportunity. There was very little sup
port given the list though there were some
buying orlcrs which absorbed the Oilcring,
hut the market bc,Sno weak and democrat
lied, and 80 remained until late in the day.
The close was duh and barely steady, at but
n shade better than bottom prices.
Railroad bonds were dull, but there was n
better tone, aud most bonds are higher to-
night
Sales $4,000. The total sales of stocks
today were 3Gi,3l0 shares. Closing quota
tiuns:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-13

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family, ~ ,'H'SNb, choice, 81 a,6ii o.; fancy
" lpai -; extra fancy, u 3j6tl 90 patent,
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tR,cKEgs soda, extra, T.; soda, treble cx.
TIA sc ginger snaps, 5'.@d.c; assorted
iumhlcs Ia
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store.
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